Harden's survey result
Summary
“It’s the only place to eat in Southampton!” according to fans of this Mauritian street kitchen run by Shelina Permalloo. Don’t expect huge comfort, but the curries, soups, fry-ups and funky burgers are “interesting, beautifully cooked and presented and full of flavour”.
Summary
“Didn’t expect to find really good Mauritian food in Southampton… but it was!” – Shelina Permalloo’s ‘street kitchen’ is “more like a fun cafe than a restaurant, with food that’s different, interesting and beautifully cooked”.
Summary
TV chef Shelina Permalloo wins plaudits for her “interesting, well-prepared and presented food”, which introduce the tropical Indian and Chinese-influenced food that people eat at home in her native Mauritius – Lakaz Maman means ‘Mum’s house’ in Mauritian creole.
Summary
“Such a great find” – Shelina Permalloo followed up her MasterChef win by opening this “bright and cheerful restaurant serving very tasty Mauritian street food”. Add in “superb service and BYO as well and it’s a really special place”.
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22 Bedford Place, Southampton, SO15 2DB
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Filter Coffee | £2.95 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
22 Bedford Place, Southampton, SO15 2DB
Opening hours
| Monday | 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
